It can be tough to get kids to learn how to tell time. And it’s only natural for parents to want the best for their children. That’s why About Vintage created a timepiece for the young ones that will help them learn the clock in a fun and colorful way without compromising on the quality of the product. The About Vintage watch, Fandango, is the perfect way for kids to learn how to tell time while still having a stylish and ridiculously fun accessory.
Traditional Clocks vs Smart Watches
While it may be tempting to buy your child a smartwatch so they can have all the bells and whistles that come with it, there are some drawbacks. First of all, smartwatches are expensive. And secondly, they can be a distraction. If you’re looking for a quality timepiece that won’t break the bank and will help your child focus, stay away from smartwatches…for now anyway. Plus, smartwatches are more than likely on the “delicate” side. Meaning, it probably won’t stand up to the wear and tear a child will put it through. Just think about the last toy you bought little junior.
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Spending your precious resources on a fancy, “easy-to-read” smartwatch only to have it end up scratched, dented, torn, or worse… rendered inoperable due to a child’s explanation of extenuating circumstances would be frustrating, to say the least. However, when it comes to the traditional clock, it’s not always easy for a youngster to tell time with all the hands, numbers, no numbers, extra lines, and so forth. They aren’t easy for young kids to learn right away. Mainly because they use Roman numerals which can be confusing, and most don’t have any color.
It can be hard to explain to a child what an IV on a clock face means. Not only that, some traditional clock faces don’t have any markings for the numbers five through nine. This can be frustrating for little ones who are trying to learn how to tell time.
What’s the Best Age to Start Teaching a Child How to Tell Time?
There’s no one answer to this question since every child is different. However, most experts recommend teaching kids the basics of telling time around ages four or five. Of course, you can start sooner if your child shows an interest or if they’re a visual learner. When it comes to teaching your child how to tell time you want to make sure they understand the difference between hours and minutes. You don’t want to overwhelm them with too much information at once. Start with the basics and then build on that, but do it in a fun and positive way so they truly learn how to tell time.
Why Parents Are Anticipating About Vintage’s Fandango
Every parent will probably appreciate having a watch for a child that actually has a child’s mindset in mind. Meaning, this watch was made specifically for children. Not for the bells and whistles of dedicated (aka breakable) parts that look really appealing and cool, but with the rambunctious, cluelessly, non-situationally aware child. This is the kind of watch you want for your little learners… one that won’t break the moment your child leaves your line of sight. Moreover, though, is how this watch, About Vintage’s Fandango, actually teaches your child to tell time.
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How Does the About Vintage Fandango Work
So, how do you teach your pre-schooler to tell time without the bells and unnecessary whistles of a smartwatch, but also with the simplicity a smartwatch can sometimes provide? The About Vintage Fandango has big and bold numbers that are easy to see and read, as well as colorful hands that make it fun and engaging for kids. It’s the perfect way to teach them how to tell time without all the bells and whistles of a smartwatch.
At first glance, the 5-watch collection may seem like your average set of time-telling devices. But upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that each watch is in a vibrant, unique colorway, with an easy-to-wear velcro strap. Two points already for kid attraction and it’s crazy simple for them to take on and off. Furthermore, they are scratch-resistant and have a depth rating of 100m, making them suitable for swimming, showering, and even extreme snow-ball fights.
In other words, these are not your average watches. They’re tough, attractive to your child, and perfect for those mini humans who want to feel like a grown-up and have a real watch that they can actually learn from and learn to tell time to manage their day.
It’s the intuitive functionality that makes the Fandango a winner. A rotating bezel with a single pronounced triangle means the watch can be used to set a ‘pick-you-up-from-school-time’, or simply a parent-approved distraction from fighting with a sibling during car rides. The dial is filled with luminous Super LumiNova, which will make the dial glow in the dark, and the clock face is made of large, easy-to-read numbers – no confusion there!
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What’s most important though, is how this watch attracts your child to want to learn how to tell time in the traditional way. Reading a smartwatch or analog time is easy, this is a skill set they can learn early on. The bright colors children like help them categorize their environment and make sense of it. The Fandango watch was also designed to come in various colors, which makes them vibrant, playful, yet sophisticated at the same time.
It’s the first real kid-focused un-smart, quality “smart” watch that comes, naturally, with a lifetime warranty. Your child(ren) will first and foremost learn time by setting “moments”, marked with the bezel, as well as their left and right. It’s a circle of education, curiosity, engagement, and learning valuable independent life skills through time.
Final Thoughts on the About Vintage Fandango
The bottom line is that the About Vintage Fandango is an excellent choice for teaching your child how to tell time without the bells and whistles of a smartwatch. Its simple, yet sophisticated design is perfect for kids who want to feel like a grown-up and have a real watch that they can actually learn from and use to manage their day. With its scratch-resistant screen and 100m depth rating, this watch can withstand even the most active, can’t-ever-sit-still child. So go ahead and give your little one the gift of time with the About Vintage Fandango!
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